Sydney Roosters - 2013 Preview

Once again, the life of a Roosters fan becomes a dodgy rollercoaster. After the amazing highs of 2010, we've been falling closer to the ground ever since. With big names joining the side, and a brand new sense of attitude to go along with it, there are plenty of expectations that 2013 will be the return of the boys from Bondi.StrengthsQuality players all round the park, this is a year of excitement for the Roosters. If their trial form is anything to go on, they are playing on pure excitement. So far it has brought out some wonderful football from them. If they remain consistant, they could be building something.Sides playing on pure excitement have always had an indifferent record against professional outfits, such as the Dragons of a few years back, and of course, the Storm. These are the games that will tell how the Roosters will fare at the business end of the season.WeaknessesAs we've seen before, this is a completely new side. New attackers, new defenders, a new coach. We've seen the Roosters revolutionise themselves before, making the 2010 Grand Final. Some of the players they've picked up have had 2012's they'd rather forget. Attitude has always been a problem at the Roosters, even when they're succeeding. It will take more than one good season to completely change the culture of the club. This side most certainly has the ability to bring back the old Roosters mantra of success, but they need to start right here and now.The side will already be missing regulars Tautau Moga and Jack Bosden for the first half of the new season, but the depth should hold up.Player To WatchFor the side that has a superstar line-up, picking one player to watch is most certainly a difficult task. But let us not get ahead of ourselves in any way. Not only will every Roosters fan be watching, not only will every Rugby League fan be watching, but a wide audience never seen before will be tuned into their televisions to witness the return of one of the most controversial modern day players, Sonny-Bill Williams.